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heav⋅en

  [hev-uhn]
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–noun
1. the abode of God, the angels, and the spirits of the righteous after death; the place or state of existence of the blessed after the mortal life.
2. (initial capital letter) Often, Heavens. the celestial powers; God.
3. a metonym for God (used in expressions of emphasis, surprise, etc.): For heaven's sake!
4. heavens,
a. (used interjectionally to express emphasis, surprise, etc.): Heavens, what a cold room!
b. (used with a singular verb) a wooden roof or canopy over the outer stage of an Elizabethan theater.
5. Usually, heavens. the sky, firmament, or expanse of space surrounding the earth.
6. a place or state of supreme happiness: She made his life a heaven on earth.
—Idiom
7. move heaven and earth, to do one's utmost to effect an end; make a supreme effort: She promised to move heaven and earth to be there for our wedding anniversary.
Origin:
bef. 900; ME heven, OE heofon; c. MLG heven; akin to ON himinn, Goth himins, G Himmel

Related forms:
heav⋅en⋅less, adjective
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heav·en   (hěv'ən)   
n.  
  1. The sky or universe as seen from the earth; the firmament. Often used in the plural.
  2. Christianity
    1. often Heaven The abode of God, the angels, and the souls of those who are granted salvation.
    2. An eternal state of communion with God; everlasting bliss.
    3. Heaven God: Heaven help you!
    4. heavens Used in various phrases to express surprise: Good heavens!
  3. Any of the places in or beyond the sky conceived of as domains of divine beings in various religions.
    1. Heaven God: Heaven help you!
    2. heavens Used in various phrases to express surprise: Good heavens!
  5. The celestial powers; the gods. Often used in the plural: The heavens favored the young prince.
  6. A condition or place of great happiness, delight, or pleasure: The lake was heaven.

[Middle English heven, from Old English heofon; see ak- in Indo-European roots.]
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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